Civil War Cavalry Officer saber.

[Tudorp]

I bought a collection of bayonets, and this was in the bunch. I didn't think much about it until I got it home and realized it was a civil war sword. I would appreicate any info someone can offer on it. It has a maker mark of "Henry Boker Solingen". Henry Boker was a sword and knife maker in Solingen Germany that did make swords for both the north and the south during the civil war. Any other info would be appreciated. I may have really scored with this one. It has some condition issues, but damn. Still a cool piece.
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff490/Tudorp/P1110659_zps877f6f3b.jpg

[1563621]

Nice find.

[robh5]

What you have is a U.S. M1850 Staff & Field Officers sword in relic condition.

[Johnny P]

More discussion.

http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=50810&page=1

[Bhauer]

Very cool. Is that what they called the Wrist Breaker"?